Coconut oil has been used throughout Asia and the Pacific for thousands
of years as both a food and a medicine. Even today it holds a highly
respected position in the Ayurvedic medicine of India. Only recently has
modern medical research confirmed the many health benefits traditionally
attributed to this remarkable oil.

Once mistakenly thought to be bad because of its saturated fat content,
coconut oil is now known to contain a unique form of saturated fat that
actually helps prevent heart disease, stroke, and hardening of the
arteries. The saturated fat in coconut oil is unlike the fat found in
meat or other vegetable fats. It is identical to a special group of fats
found in human breast milk which have been shown to improve digestion,
strengthen the immune system, and protect against bacterial, viral, and
fungal infections. These fats, derived from coconut oil, are now
routinely used in hospital IV formulations and commercial baby formulas.
They're also used in sports drinks to boost energy and enhance athletic
performance.

What coconut oil does not do:
Does not increase blood cholesterol level
Does not promote platelet stickiness which leads to blood clot formation
Does not contribute to atherosclerosis or heart disease
Does not promote cancer or any other degenerative disease
Does not contribute to weight problems